SOMA

SOMA is a horror game with elements of survival, the second major work from the studio known for Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Questions of consciousness, freedom and human value are raised here. The complex stands on the ocean floor, and outside there is pressure, darkness and complete loneliness. The complex is called PATOS-2, and before the disaster hundreds of people worked here. The action takes place in an underwater complex that has long lost contact with the world. The hero comes to his senses in a destroyed medical unit and gradually understands what happened to him. The hero is not a fighter: running away and hiding here is more profitable than getting into a fight. Robots remember themselves as people, and this makes meetings especially difficult. The station crew left notes, and the chronology of the disaster is being reconstructed from them. Robots behave differently: some are friendly, others hunt, others lose their minds from loneliness. It is better to escape quietly, because an open fight is almost impossible. The locations are connected to each other, and part of the path passes through flooded tunnels. Some scenes can be passed without noticing them if you go straight. The philosophical part is presented through conversations and recordings, and the choice of the hero affects the ending. The atmosphere of the ocean abyss is considered exemplary. The music and water sounds create a constant sense of unease, even in quiet scenes. The choice of the hero affects the fate of the companion and the understanding of the ending. For those who like to think after the credits, this depth is suitable. The game was released on several platforms and received recognition for its script. The game's ratings are high, and the script is still being discussed.